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[Slamfire94]

Next up was installing the roof rack.

Before.

getting it lined up.

And finally installed.

 

[Slamfire94]

New OEM locker Installed. Turns out it was just the indicator switch. Guess I have a spare actuator now

 

[Slamfire94]

finally went to the dark side

 

[bencallaway]

Great thread! This isn’t @Overland Tailor ’s old truck is it?

Also, where in Atlanta are you?!

 

[Broski]

View attachment 3349291New OEM locker Installed. Turns out it was just the indicator switch. Guess I have a spare locker now

Good to have a spare, that's actually the actuator

 

[Slamfire94]

Good to have a spare, that's actually the actuator

it was that time of the day thanks for pointing that out!

 

[Slamfire94]

Great thread! This isn’t @Overland Tailor ’s old truck is it?

Also, where in Atlanta are you?!

Yes it actually is! I’m in the Peachtree Corners area. You?

 

[bencallaway]

Yes it actually is! I’m in the Peachtree Corners area. You?

The drawers gave it away. I bought the ARB drawers that were in there before. That’s an insanely cool and clean truck! I’m in Atlanta - Grant Park. Headed to Windrock tomorrow!

 

[Slamfire94]

The drawers gave it away. I bought the ARB drawers that were in there before. That’s an insanely cool and clean truck! I’m in Atlanta - Grant Park. Headed to Windrock tomorrow!

Small world! I wish I was headed to windrock. Didnt register in time and not sure what the camping situation would be...

 

[FMC80]

Small world! I wish I was headed to windrock. Didnt register in time and not sure what the camping situation would be...

Very sweet ride! I was headed to Windrock but recently gave up my spot due to my cruiser being delayed. Had a cabin booked for a week too…

 

[Slamfire94]

Very sweet ride! I was headed to Windrock but recently gave up my spot due to my cruiser being delayed. Had a cabin booked for a week too…

Understand that. I’ve been running around like a mad man getting ready for SAS…

 

[Slamfire94]

Got the rear diff pinion angle within 2 degrees of the t-case flange angle and the UCA’s are as short as they will go.

Going to finish the job with some adjustable lowers. Goal is to have sub 1 degree different between both flange angles.

Had to run to the store to grab a large crescent wrench since I didn’t have a 46mm open ended wrench laying around

Tip- if you are measuring flange angles with the shaft still installed make sure to measure front and rear on the same sides of the yoke. If you swap sides when measuring the angle will be different due to the orientation that the yoke will put your clinometer at.

 

[cruisermatt]

Small world! I wish I was headed to windrock. Didnt register in time and not sure what the camping situation would be...

In the future, there is always enough room.

 

[Slamfire94]

In the future, there is always enough room.

Thanks @cruisermatt ! Good to know.

 

[Slamfire94]

Next up on the list is to get the axles aligned and adjust the rear pinion angles to perfection

To do this I adjusted my upper control arms and installed some new adjustable lower control arms.

step one: Remove rear drive shaft and measure the angles of the flanges at rear diff and transfer case. In theory you want them to be at the same angle but in reality less than 1 degree of different is good.

next: drop one of the LCA’s and adjust it until it’s the same length as the one that you removed. Then install the axle sid and adjust as needed keeping an eye on the clinometer that is on your flange. What I did is set the 0 while it was on the t-case flange and then moved it to the flanges on the rear diff and worked towards 0 degrees wit my adjustments. Then repeat for the second LCA and torque all nuts to spec. IIRC 130 ft lbs

The axle alignment will be done on an alignment rack.

Tip - This time is a great opportunity to inspect u-joints and grease slip yoke on the rear driveshaft since it’s removed.

 

[Slamfire94]

Front and rear driveshafts done! The front is a custom Toyota Double Cardan Shaft from @landtank and the rear is a re-tubed (lengthened) OEM 80 shaft. All new matusba joints.

Also had both shafts shortened to allow proper range for suspension travel.

 

[Slamfire94]

Thanks to @landtank for all the help. He knows his way around shaft!

Next up might be a part time kit before SAS. I really enjoyed how it drove with the front DS removed.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Next up might be a part time kit before SAS

Do it

 

[Slamfire94]

Thanks to @Muddy Feet and @80sgirl for sharing a spot in the stable until she goes off to @offr0adlim0 for a part time kit! Picked up a @Marlin Crawler spool from @sleeoffroad and some Aisin hubs from @cruiseroutfit.

Thanks everyone for all the help!

 

[White Stripe]

I've always liked having all wheel drive. Especially when there is a little snow on the streets or its a rough dirt road.